Ever since I was a child, I have loved water. Heck, I spent most of my first 18 years in a pool or the ocean. Over the last few years, I have grown very fond of another source of water, the waterfall. It blows me away that the water can cut out these amazing formations. What amazes me even more is the way the water looks when you capture it with a slow shutter speed. It looks so surreal, almost like it is painted.
Before I knew what slow shutter speed pictures of waterfalls were, I swore they were done that way in Photoshop. I was absolutely convinced that it was altered in some way. So, one day, a friend took me down to Ka’aterskill falls and said ‘use these settings and see what happens’. I took a shot and was instantly hooked!
That afternoon, when I got home, I rushed to the computer. I couldn’t wait to see those pictures. I opened them up in Photoshop and couldn’t believe my eyes. It was like magic! I kept thinking to myself ‘I did that! I took that picture’. I think it took a few days before it set in that I took those pictures and it was incredibly easy. Since that day, I have made it my mission to photograph as many waterfalls as I can.
Do you know of any waterfalls in the area? What do you prefer – the slow shutter speed falls or do you like the natural look of the water coming over the falls? Let me know! See ya soon!
I love the new format for your blog. Absolutely. The colors are pleasant and relaxing…cool for the mind to “touch”. Allows me to engage with the photos and the language better.
I’m loving this…oh, and I love waterfalls too!
Thanks Chessie! I just changed it last night. Have you been doing a lot of riding? The weather up here is finally getting nice and I have been out riding every chance I get.
I’m averaging about 400 miles a week right now. Hoping for about 600 weekly through the season (average). I keep looking at my front tire…and I’m think I’m starting to see cupping wear. Which means, I have a damping problem in the forks. Bummer. It could be my imagination at this time…I’m always looking for trouble before it gets there on my bike! LOL
I’m glad the season is starting to pick up for you too…. I’ll be riding on Weds. again…maybe have something to blog about then!
600 miles a week is a pretty good average. I wouldn’t mind doing that as well.
Nice! Slow shutter speed adds a mystic errie touch.
Water falls…not mighty – 2 in Thacher Park , tho they tend to fizzle out in summer.
Route 32 south, just past jct of SR 143 after crossing Alcove Res…on left, need to look close as partically hidden by trees.
Hi Freddie! I have been to the waterfall at Thacher Park. I have not been to the one on Route 32. Will have to look for it, as I am on 32 quite a bit on the bike. Thanks for the tip!